How to Clean Mussels (Xinaneao)
‘Mussels in Goa are referred to as ‘Xinaneao’. Mussels are a delicacy in Goa. You can cook them in different ways. This guide shows you how to clean fresh mussels. Mussel dishes are served in almost all Goan restaurants and shacks.
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Ingredients
- 30 Fresh Mussels
Instructions
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1 Wash mussels well. Discard any mussels that you see are opened or cracked or chipped off. Retain only those mussels that are tightly closed.
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2 Boil little water. Add the mussels to boiling water.
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3 Within few seconds you will see the mussel shells opening. One by one remove start removing mussels that are opening.
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4 Drain all water and keep opened mussels in their shells aside in a bowl.
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5 Open up the shells. Most mussels have a 'beard' also known as 'byssal'(Byssal, or byssus threads are strong, silky fibers made from proteins that are used by mussels and other bivalves to attach to rocks). Remove these beards from the mussel.
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6 Keep mussel meat in one half of the shell(if you are cooking mussels along with half shells) OR using the other half of the shell, scoop out the mussel meat from the shell.
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7 Collect all mussel meat in a bowl. (See Recipe Notes below for Recipes on cooking Mussels).
Recipe Notes
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| Recipe Name | : | How to Clean Mussels (Xinaneao) |
| Author | : | Xanti Pinto |
| Recipe Link | : | https://xantilicious.com/recipe/how-to-clean-mussels-xinaneao/ |
| Passive Time | : | 0 minutes |
| Prep Time | : | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | : | 2 minutes |
| Serving | : | 30 Pc. |
Ingredients
- 30 Fresh Mussels
Instructions
| 1 | Wash mussels well. Discard any mussels that you see are opened or cracked or chipped off. Retain only those mussels that are tightly closed. | |
| 2 | Boil little water. Add the mussels to boiling water. | |
| 3 | Within few seconds you will see the mussel shells opening. One by one remove start removing mussels that are opening. | |
| 4 | Drain all water and keep opened mussels in their shells aside in a bowl. | |
| 5 | Open up the shells. Most mussels have a 'beard' also known as 'byssal'(Byssal, or byssus threads are strong, silky fibers made from proteins that are used by mussels and other bivalves to attach to rocks). Remove these beards from the mussel. | |
| 6 | Keep mussel meat in one half of the shell(if you are cooking mussels along with half shells) OR using the other half of the shell, scoop out the mussel meat from the shell. | |
| 7 | Collect all mussel meat in a bowl. (See Recipe Notes below for Recipes on cooking Mussels). | |
Hi Xanti,
I have a small doubt about the cleaning part. there’s a small black bag in the mussels which is said to be the waste. do we discard the black bag as it may cause stomach upset. Please advice.
Hi annashika
Yes, you may discard the black bag…
Hi Xanti, do you have a recipe for pickled Xananio. If you have let me know where I can find it. I have cleaned the Xananio n kept but do not know how to proceed
Hi Emy
Use this recipe link
https://xantilicious.com/recipe/squids-mussels-pickle/